KARACHI (PR) : Themed “Defending the New Perimeter: People, Device and Data” the CSO Perspectives session was hosted by CSO Pakistan, product of IDG Business Units – Pakistan at a local hotel. Among the various information technology and security experts present at the event, some notable ones include public and private organizations like NBP, UBL, Bank Al Habib, Sindh Bank, Bank Alfalah, PSO, Philips Pakistan and State Life Insurance etc.
The discussion revolved around how mobility and consumerization of IT have transformed businesses; therefore protection of sensitive data requires a new approach “identity is the new perimeter.” According to a survey conducted at the event, about 42% key IT security decision makers said that compared to last year, an increase in the budget for information security is expected within their organizations.